Veteran services at Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley
Veteran families in Bagley, MN can turn to Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $3,895 for basic burial and $3,970 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $4,215. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley: direct cremation from $3,570. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above the Minnesota median ($2,877). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Leech Lake Veterans Cemetery - Cass Lake in MN, about 36 miles from Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 567 funeral homes in Minnesota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,570. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley is located at 407 Getchell Ave. in Bagley, MN. You can reach the home at (218) 694-6600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley offer veteran families?
Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley provides personalized services, funeral service options, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (ELCA), Catholic, Lutheran (AFLC), Evangelical Free, Assembly of God families, among others.
What sets Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley apart
- Multi-generational family business with third and fourth-generation funeral directors.
- Extensive community leadership and involvement by its founders, including mayoral and coroner roles, and establishing local institutions like Greensview Nursing Home and Twin Pines Golf Course.
- Significant involvement in veteran affairs, including providing military honors and contributing to the Clearwater County Veterans Memorial.
- History of expanding and building multiple funeral home facilities across northern Minnesota.
- International community service through Rotary projects in Honduras by Wayne Cease.
Military and veteran services listed
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Minnesota Funeral Directors Association
- · Irvin Blix American Legion Post #16
- · Bagley Rotary Club
- · Clearwater Lutheran Church
- · Lions Club
- · Rotary Club
- · Latin American Rotary Aid (L.A.R.A)
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (ELCA), Catholic, Lutheran (AFLC), Evangelical Free, Assembly of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley's description of its services mentions these branches:
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.